The FRIAS Fellowship Programmes 2027/28 support early-career and senior researchers who want dedicated time to advance their projects within an interdisciplinary academic community. The Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies offers three fellowship routes with funding periods from three to ten months. The application deadline for all three programmes is 18 September 2026 at 13:00.
Programme Snapshot
Programme: FRIAS Fellowship Programmes 2027/28
Category: Research Fellowships
Host: Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies
Academic Institution: University of Freiburg
Eligible Applicants: Early-career and senior researchers
Funding Period: Three to ten months, depending on the fellowship
Funding Support: Monthly living allowance, accommodation funding, and mobility allowance
Application Deadline: 18 September 2026 at 13:00
About the FRIAS Fellowship Programmes
The Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies provides researchers with a setting where they can concentrate on their academic projects.
The fellowship programmes bring together researchers from different disciplines and career stages. Fellows can pursue their work while engaging with an international and interdisciplinary academic community.
Participants also gain access to resources available through the University of Freiburg.
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FRIAS Early Career Fellowship Programme
The Early Career Fellowship Programme is intended for scientists who completed their PhD within the eight years preceding their application.
Applicants must also have at least six months of research or study experience at an academic institution in a country different from the country where they obtained their first academic degree.
Key programme details include:
• Applications are accepted in all disciplines that the University of Freiburg can support.
• The fellowship funding period ranges from four to ten months.
• The application deadline is 18 September 2026 at 13:00.
FRIAS Senior Fellowship Programme
The Senior Fellowship Programme is designed for established scientists with a completed PhD and at least eight years of postdoctoral experience.
Applicants must have completed at least six months of research or study at an academic institution outside the country where they earned their first academic degree.
The programme provides:
• Opportunities for applicants from all disciplines supported by the University of Freiburg
• A funding period of three to eight months
• Dedicated research time within the FRIAS academic community
The application deadline is 18 September 2026 at 13:00.
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Sustainable Governance Fellowship for Researchers from Africa
The FRIAS Sustainable Governance Fellowship Programme is intended for researchers based at African institutions.
Applicants of all nationalities may be considered if they are based at an institution in Africa and meet the programme’s academic and mobility requirements.
Candidates must:
• Hold a completed PhD.
• Have at least eight years of postdoctoral experience.
• Have at least six months of research or study experience at an academic institution outside the country where they obtained their first academic degree.
• Work in the humanities or social sciences.
The fellowship provides six months of funding. The application deadline is 18 September 2026 at 13:00.
Fellowship Funding and Resources
FRIAS fellows receive financial and institutional support during their fellowship period.
Confirmed support includes:
✓ Monthly living allowance
✓ Additional funding for accommodation
✓ Mobility allowance to cover travel costs
✓ Dedicated research time
✓ Interdisciplinary collaboration
✓ Access to University of Freiburg resources
Office space, library access, and support tailored to specific needs may also be available.
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Choosing the Appropriate Fellowship Route
Applicants should select the fellowship programme that matches their academic experience, institutional location, and discipline.
Early-career researchers should review the Early Career Fellowship requirements. Researchers with at least eight years of postdoctoral experience may consider the Senior Fellowship Programme.
Researchers based at African institutions who work in the humanities or social sciences may review the Sustainable Governance Fellowship Programme.
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Application Deadline
The application deadline for the three FRIAS Fellowship Programmes is:
18 September 2026 at 13:00
Applicants should review the detailed page for their selected fellowship route before submitting an application.
Apply Here
Review the official fellowship options and follow the programme-specific links and application instructions provided on the official page.
